Emma Carlin Trail

Eagle, Wisconsin

This hike along numerous interlocking trails in Kettle Moraine State Forest takes you over numerous hills formed 10,000 years ago by the Wisconsin Glacier Episode. The Kettle Moraine State Forest is a showcase of largely unspoiled glacial landscapes, which extends for some 30 miles across southeast Wisconsin between Milwaukee and Madison. There are over 150 miles of trails, including the 33-mile Moraine Ridge Trail. The Ice Age Trail comes through the forest as well. The landscape of this hike is hardwood forest with some huge pine trees clus- tered near the trailhead and along the path, plus, of course, kettles and moraines, small hills and depressions, respectively, which were left behind by the glaciers. At about the hike’s halfway point, there’s a scenic overlook with some nice views of the surrounding countryside and nearby Spring Lake. The trail is very popular with mountain bikers, so stay alert as you hike through the woods. Hikers and cyclists move in opposite directions along the paths.

This hike along numerous interlocking trails in Kettle Moraine State Forest takes you over numerous hills formed 10,000 years ago by the Wisconsin Glacier Episode. The Kettle Moraine State Forest is a showcase of largely unspoiled glacial landscapes, which extends for some 30 miles across southeast Wisconsin between Milwaukee and Madison. There are over 150 miles of trails, including the 33-mile Moraine Ridge Trail. The Ice Age Trail comes through the forest as well. The landscape of this hike is hardwood forest with some huge pine trees clus- tered near the trailhead and along the path, plus, of course, kettles and moraines, small hills and depressions, respectively, which were left behind by the glaciers. At about the hike’s halfway point, there’s a scenic overlook with some nice views of the surrounding countryside and nearby Spring Lake. The trail is very popular with mountain bikers, so stay alert as you hike through the woods. Hikers and cyclists move in opposite directions along the paths.